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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 10:54 AM
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How rare is my 83' Z28 HO

I just wanted to know how rare my camaro is. It used to be my dads and now he gave it to me.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 01:16 PM
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Car: 2001 Camaro SS
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post some details about it if you can... mileage, whats been done to it, etc.

83's are not overly rare... but to find them in good condition with a reasonably low amount of miles on them, is pretty rare in itself.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 05:32 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 6.6L 406
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well it is not so rare but very unique and will be a collectible. It is the first year for the H.O.. Only a little over 3,000 were made. The first car that performance actually returned to. Check with some one on this board who has a friend that just saved one from the junkyard and is restoring it right now

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 10:40 AM
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That would be me. I love the car and going from my LS1 it is a nice car to drive with out going way down in performance. BTW the car is coming along great. It gets attention almost every night. We have picks of it when I first got and up through now Jason will be posting soon...
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Old Jul 4, 2001 | 09:44 PM
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Car: 99 WS6 / 00 SS / 11 CTS-V / 13 300
Engine: LS1 / LS1 / LSA / 5.7 Hemi
Transmission: 4L60E / T-56 / 6L80E / W5A80
Axle/Gears: 3.23 / 3.42 Auburn / 3.23 / 2.62
Hehe, I gotta admit while it looks REAL rough, Matt's L69 is fun. What kills me is that he gets better gas mileage with a 170k V8 than I do with my 2.8

I happened to find this car by accident...a REALLY junky car dealer had it in the Auto Shopper for $600. I went by, saw it had the "5.0 liter H.O." on the dash and the back bumper, saw it had a 5 speed (L69s were 5 speed only in '83), and saw the dual snorkel air cleaner. $450 later, it was Matt's. Its gonna be a LONG road, but when it's finished, Matt will have a helluva car.

He gets mad when I say this, but even in its present condition I like it better than his '00 T/A

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'89 Camaro RS
Medium Grey Metallic
2.8, A4, T-tops, 91k miles, a few bolt ons
Alpine 60x4 and Bostons

'97 Z28
30th Anniversary package (white with orange stripes)
LT1, M6, t-tops, 42k miles
Eclipse CD and 10" Aluminum sub in JL Audio Stealth box, Boston RM speakers, Xtant 403a amp

Speed Kills...Wanna live forever? Drive a Ford.
Long Live #3...
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Old Jul 5, 2001 | 02:53 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
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come on guys I have been asking Jason all along on how its doing. someone send me some pics! I want to see this car. I love Camaros and especially ones you never ever see!

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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
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Old Jul 5, 2001 | 02:59 PM
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Does this mean we need to take pictures??? Tell Jason to actually help me out alill on this car. I have been busting my azs on it every single day w/no help! hint hint!!! Put some pics on so the man can see my car!
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